Marlborough travel guide
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You're Going to Love Marlborough
With a population of 7.885, Marlborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Marlborough deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Marlborough
Where to Eat in Marlborough
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Crown at Aldbourne (The Square) and Sarsens Restaurant (84 High Street) are great picks.
When to visit Marlborough
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marlborough in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Marlborough, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Marlborough
Plane
Although Marlborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 58 km from Marlborough. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Marlborough departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Marlborough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Marlborough to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Marlborough is called Marlborough Bedwyn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Marlborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 69 miles from Marlborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marlborough, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Marlborough takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Marlborough
Where to stay in Marlborough
Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marlborough
Most booked hotels in Marlborough
Hiring a car in Marlborough
Hiring a car in Marlborough costs £60 per day, on average, or £121 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Marlborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Marlborough, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.